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Benefits: Holiday Leave

Holiday Leave

In accordance with Chapter 662, Texas Government Code, state employees will be entitled to observe the following holidays during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026. Section 662.011 of the Government Code allows institutions of higher education to adjust their schedules within the total number of holidays authorized by law. Pursuant to System Policy 31.04, Holidays, the holiday schedule is submitted by the chancellor for approval by the Board of Regents.

Observed Holiday Dates for FY 26: University Closed

Labor Day: September 1, 2025

Veteran’s Day: November 11, 2025

Thanksgiving: November 27-28, 2025

Winter Break: December 24, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2026

Spring Break: March 20, 2026

Memorial Day: May 25, 2026

Emancipation Day: June 19, 2026